Ghana tables sports fund bill to boost multi-discipline development
12th December 2025
Ghana’s Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Adams, has formally tabled the Sports Fund Bill in Parliament, a landmark initiative designed to improve funding across all sporting disciplines.
For decades, Ghanaian athletes have struggled to compete internationally due to insufficient financial support, with football often dominating limited resources. Adams believes the new fund will provide a sustainable solution, ensuring federations, associations, and athletes nationwide benefit.
Key Objectives of the Bill
- Provide consistent funding for all sports, not just football.
- Accelerate development of underfunded disciplines.
- Eliminate recurring financial challenges faced by athletes and federations.
- Promote long-term growth and national development through sport.
The Sports Fund will draw resources from:
- Parliamentary allocations
- Sports lotteries
- Sports betting levies
- Gate proceeds
- Athlete transfer fees
- Sponsorships and grants
- International federations’ support
“When approved, we will not have the challenges of funding our sports, and sports will grow to bring about development and support other progressive activities that we do in this country.”
Significance
- For athletes: A chance to compete internationally with proper backing.
- For federations: Reliable funding streams to plan and execute programs.
- For Ghana: A step toward diversifying sports success beyond football, strengthening national pride and global competitiveness.
This bill represents a structural shift in Ghana’s sports financing, aiming to balance passion with sustainability and ensure every discipline has the chance to thrive.